A MULTIVARIATE EXPLANATION OF DECREASING TURNOUT IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, 1960-1976

In: American journal of political science: AJPS, Band 25, Heft 1, S. 68-95

Abstract

THIS ARTICLE ATTEMPTS TO IDENTIFY, AND EVALUATE, THE PRIMARY FACTORS EXPLAINING THE DECREASING TURNOUT IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS FROM 1960 TO 1976. THE MOST IMPORTANT CAUSES: AN ELECTORATE BOTH OLDER AND YOUNGER, DECREASED POLITICAL EFFICACY, DECREASED RELIANCE ON NEWSPAPERS FOR INFORMATION, AND LESS INTENSE PARTISAN IDENTIFICATIONS.